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[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/RYcz5L1.jpeg[/img][/center][sub]X1777[/sub]
The Eastern Continent, Hizuru; has long been standing for eons & legends; ever told. Craïstine Shangri-La is the 33[sup]rd[/sup] Diet to the cherryblossom throne for 1000; her millennium reign, acted as the Sakoku Decree. Protection through isolation, of her people against the unholy alliance of Alvarez and Tartaria, — a battle won singlehandedly by Fiore without Ishgar.

As the eternally blazing Firelord; Craïs severely limited access to Hizuru, unless it relates to Trade. Although it wasn't acknowledged — only Tartaria, continually were in business with Hizuru, despite its long standing prejudice against Devils; their alliance today remains in the shadows. For all her might & liberating ideas, for all her claims of invincibility & absolutism, Firelord Craïs; has no control over the prejudice against Devils that her people got. The divide the between Man & Devil, still steadfastly hold today, fueled by xenophobia.

Craïs may've acclaimed to have power or she may not care for what her people think, either way, Hizuru will continue to thrive hating Devils and that will never change.

Through her millennium subjugation, Craïs not only ruled Hinoa; the fatherland; but other Kingdoms as well.

[sub]Flashback[/sub]
[i]Looks like you got me, I can't exactly show myself to the Guild, for that would be an insult to Sera & Tai's memories, let alone Mio's.[/I] Arius chuckled in sarcasm.

Ur looked at Arius, the Demon King, with great pressure, ready to wipe him, off, the planet, as the air grew dense & tundric.

[i]Hey, don't be silly. I do love my wife but I got bigger things in fruition according to plan. The current you, has better chances at fairing against the Firelord and we are seven years early. The deal is to fight her at Mio's death anniversary, at exactly Christmas Eve, December 24, 1784.[/i] Arius reassured Ur of their deal.

[i]That I haven't forgotten. Then explain to me why, the deserted one, only turn up now, it's been 300 years.[/i] Ur pondered as she's still bitter of her friend's betrayal, who rejected humanity first of all & became a Devil, that one, she cannot blame his slippery slope.

T'was shocking.

[i]So let me get the straight. That Goddess wannabe labored and had your child? You infidel bastard![/i] Furious at Arius.

[i]Now don't get mad at me. My son, Aki is an insurance, I made him the perfect vessel for a certain someone. Besides, aren't we distant relatives? Treat him as such, in this case your nephew.[/I] Arius mused.

[i]Well then, spill the beans, you mad scientist.[/i] Ur sighed.

[i]He's bound for execution, only you can save him. Please, for old time sake.[/i]

[i]That's enough. For all your thick exterior. You're still a father, just as you were to Luke.[/i] She said.

There was a tender moment and respect between the two founders of Fenix Tear.

[i]I'm sparing you in the name of our past friendship and in case you pull another wild card, I will end you there and then.[/i] Ur threatened Arius.

Arius felt shivers down to his core, she really meant what she said. 

[i]Tell Tai, I'm not sorry. He's going to be arrested at the end of the year. In the end, I'm just petty, that stupid fox copied my homework.[/i]

Ur left.

Arius was relieved. She thought she'd never leave.

[i]Alright, you can show yourself now, Mizore.[/i]

Mizore sighed. [i]So your son will be the one to cut down Jumal?[/i]

[i]Enough about that. Have you met two of the Burial Choir stooges as I've asked?[/i]
Arius questioned.

[i]Yeah, negotiations were short. Their group is quite the circus, claiming themselves to be that of the Spriggan 12.[/i]

That brief silence in the room, turned to a shared mocking laughter.

No holds barred for that jab.

[u]Ur knows that you play triple agent. I wonder, whether you're on my side or hers. That's for another time. Now do me a favor, plant the seeds, needed for our chess pieces to grow.[/u] Arius commanded.

The following set-ups; Mizore manipulated the sequence of events. She was the one that led Aiko to being possessed by the Kintsugi & their encounter with Aki. Mizore was the one who took the Everlue Mansion Raid, plunging the pawns in line.

[i]Good riddance.[/i] Arius was so thrilled this day.

His informant reported that the Sun Village was frozen solid.

[i]Sword God Kaguya will be attacking the Guild soon, make sure that Ur, Akane, and the rest of the S-Class aren't around. I've seen the future. We are to prune each and everyone of them to surpass their limits, to be worthy partaking the Grand Magic Games.[/i]

[sub]Glimpse of The Future[/sub]
Fate of Voss - 3rd day of the Grand Magic Games, December 26, X1784.
[i]For the first time since Anna Heartfilia, you have all the 12 Golden Zodiac Keys & because of you, the Firelord gets to awaken the Catastrophic Blood Moon.

Kohane, give all my points to Voss Agria.

You've already got 2 Black Keys, the Snake Charmer of Greed, Ophiuchus and the Water Dragon God of Sloth, Mercphobia.

As a parting gift, I'm making my defeat useful. As your third Black Key, I will savor my wrath upon the Firelord, Craïstine Shangri-La. Of course, I still hate you for defeating me, so may fate toy with you longer, before you die!

I of Envy, amongst the 72 Dark Constellations, Astaroth will see it through![/i]


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[sub]Summary[/sub]
In the guild, things were far from peaceful. Aki was far from a pleasant kiddo since he's too cynical at such a young age. It didn't take long for Aki to react poorly in the situation. The rest, however, were nonchalant.

[sub]Flashback & Aftermath[/sub]
As of right now, Mizore is with Voss, Aiko, Valerie and Gray while Aki is at the Imperial Palace, tested upon trial, Ur & Akane, by his side.

[@The Jest], [@Petulant], [@Sadu], [@Thanatos 7]
[sub]Imperial Palace[/sub]
[hider=+]Trial is held upon Aki as Mio watched it all unfold. For the first time in eons, the Firelord, Craïstine Shangri-La is at the flesh, watching the trial pan out in the courtroom.

"Just like old times, Akane." Ur rubbed Akane's belly at her foxened form.

"You can't call yourself a member of Fenix Tear without undergoing trials by the White Creed." Ur chuckled.

"Voss got accused of money laundering on his first day. Would you believe that?

Gray is notorious for his lack of license of arms, I've been telling him to participate in the Amendment Exams.

Ifrit destroyed a religion and assimilated the Church of Gilgamesh, even so, Hizuru is a strict country, not very fond of religion, especially of you know who, rose to power

Religion is tolerated, most people here are misotheistic 

Aiko nearly killed Valerie on their first meeting. She's tested for attempted murder.

Mizore exposed the orientation of the Duke's daughter. So it was some sort of alleged SA. Can't blame the latter, when she actually likes girls.

Valerie is second to notoriety, next to Gray. Councilman Siegrain just loves power tripping.

I'm grateful you're not on the naughty list Akane, so I'm not really a fan of talking but what's your take on these double edged procedures? It's awkward you see, you and I both faced Craïs as an enemy for the past millenia, but having to face her in this political setting is weird. I could use some of your wisdom for this Akane."

Aki is seated across Ur and Akane.

He is tended by their hired Lawyer, Amano Agria.

"I got you enchained by the Celestial Lasso of Truth. Your Ghostgirl, Yuna ain't answering for you, kiddo. I need you to man up and be honest with your answers. The more you lie, the tighter it gets. The trials have yet to start, we are given 15 minutes and all I'm asking you is to be genuine."

Ur then came in, with Akane on her shouldeer.

"Yo, how's Acchan doing? Not so great, I suppose. Right after Mio nulled Yuna earlier, it doesn't make you less of a man, not that you're still human but we'll see." Ur hid her seriousness with humor.

Meanwhile...

Craïs is at the backstage, behind the scenes.

She's seated next to Jellal, not that Jellal but a doppelganger within our timeline.

"Mother, should we really let older brother be the accounting opposition to Attorney Agria's findings? What of Aki Kunihisa requires pardon? The things about that child is vague.

I can tell that the case will get us nowhere and if Hizuruan Justice were to prevail, it will only selfishly accuse Aki Kunihisa and benefit, big brother Siegrain's sadism.

Why are we even entertaining such obvious results? Unless there are actual findings that will certainly be an eye opener instead of blind justice." Jellal beckoned.

FYI: Craïs and Ur's group are in two separate rooms.
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[@Noob5674][@JrVader][@Petulant][@Digmata][@Aguy][@Thanatos 7]
Ifrit pilots the Flying Dutchman, the very jet-carrier that they use for Quests.

Mizore yawned at the fact that Ifrit had the balls to put the wheel under auto-pilot. Her tensions with Ifrit has barely gone away, both S-Class could only awkwardly stare at each other, in fact, they're actually roasting each other telepathically and only both of them can hear each other's conversing thoughts.

[i]"Do remember that you only handle the payroll of the First & Second Class Wizards. I do not submit to the likes of monopolizing gods. I expect you to ruin the fun as always but for now, we focus. This Mansion Raid is an S-Class Quest anyways, a low tier one, on top of that. 


Though I'd be real. Anyone can just behold things to be S-Class and fail to deliver. The rank of this Quest is vague, don't you think so Ifrit?"[/i] Mizore left Ifrit a question to think.

Mizore hugs Valerie in front of everyone, coyly.

"I need some Valnergy." She whispered in Valerie's ear.

From a certain view, it's as if she nibbled her ear or not.

Though real talk. In that split second, Mizore was able to give her apprentice some info.

"Some musical instruments are mortal instruments." She said so seductively.

"I'm appointing you the Captain of this Quest, my lovely Valy.

Getting to the Mansion will require some undercover expertise. Isn't that right, Mio?" 

FYI: Mio is a Ghost, she is our Cameraman, so she's everywhere.

Ghosts of her caliber are just like that. 2 places at once, a phantom and a thought projection.

Mizore pinched Valerie's cheeks.

"If you ever need to stay awake. Pinch yourself or someone."

Mizore looked at Gray and Voss.

"On a scale of 1 to 3. How good are your espionage and subterfuge? There's quite the knack for this Quest after all. 

But no matter, you two are very crucial to this success.

Before we get started with the briefing. I'll be teaching you Stealth Magic.

And Aiko. Please stick close to the Team. I can't let you go around free, you better give me an answer than you letting it berserk. 

If anyone is gonna ask where I'm at, I'll be evaluating your performance. Master told me to do so, never forget that your very fiber of every movement is a testament to your credentials if you're worthy to partake the S-Class Exams.

It's not just a title, but it's something you ought to be deserving of.

Let's be accountable to each other's actions.

Are we all clear? If so, your training starts now."


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